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Health Reform Presents Better Access for American Indians and Alaska Natives, Slow IHS Staffing Cited as Problem by Congress
WASHINGTON, DC—The passage of health care reform in March will benefit American Indians and Alaska Natives Full Article
More Mental Health Resources Needed to Battle Teen Suicides in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
WASHINGTON, DC—Addressing the problem of teen suicides continues to pose a challenge for American Indian and Alaska Native Full Article
Treatment for Neglected Tropical Diseases Faces Financial Hurdles
BETHESDA, MD—Nearly a decade ago, the member states of the United Nations set eight international Millennium Development Goals Full Article
IHS Cites Challenges Battling HIV-AIDS
WASHINGTON, DC—Getting patients with HIV into care is key to helping them prolong their life. Full Article
Influenza Vaccine Research Focuses on Preventing Seasonal Variations
BETHESDA, MD—The influenza viruses responsible for the pandemics of 1918 and 2009 share a structural detail that makes both susceptible Full Article
Home Medical Waste Disposal Guidelines Aim to Prevent Infections
WASHINGTON, DC—As VA and other health systems embrace telehealth and other care options that allow patients to administer some of their own treatment at home, Full Article
Study Looks at Scheduled Telephone Intervention for mTBI Symptoms
WASHINGTON, DC—A University of Washington and Madigan Army Medical Center study will examine the use of telephone technology to support servicemembers who have suffered a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Full Article
Rising Suicide Rates Highlight Need for Continuity of Mental Health Care for Transitioning Warriors
WASHINGTON, DC—Despite increased efforts by VA and DoD to increase mental health awareness, the rate of suicide among servicemembers continues to rise. Full Article
Tobacco Quit Line Study Aims for Smoke-free Military
WASHINGTON, DC—A study funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is evaluating the effectiveness of tobacco quit lines Full Article
NIH Targets Precursor Diseases for Multiple Myeloma
BETHESDA, MD—A cancer of the white blood cells, multiple myeloma (MM) is the second most common hematologic malignancy in the US, Full Article
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